Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm special effects requirements

1.1 Discuss special effects requirements for scenic art with relevant colleagues

1.2 Analyse production schedules, specifications, lists and scale drawings to gain a full understanding of requirements

1.3 Discuss visual interpretation of special effects and ways in which they could be realised

1.4 Reach agreement on scope of own work and production deadlines

1.5 Take account of budgetary and other constraints when planning how to achieve special effects

2. Test techniques for creating special effects

2.1 In consultation with relevant colleagues identify options for achieving required effects and establish criteria for selecting final approaches

2.2 Use a range of sources to research different approaches and techniques

2.3 Select tools and equipment to test approaches and techniques

2.4 Test and experiment with a range of techniques and materials that might achieve required effects

2.5 Evaluate testing processes against selection criteria and select preferred approach

2.6 Document selected processes, including records of materials and equipment to be used

3. Produce special effects scenic art

3.1 Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible

3.2 Use selected techniques to produce special effects for scenic art

3.3 Seek feedback on work in progress and adjust as required

3.4 Promptly identify problems encountered while creating special effects, take action within scope of own responsibilities or refer to others as required

3.5 Follow safety procedures throughout the process according to organisational requirements

3.6 Contribute to evaluations of set construction processes and note ways to improve own work performance

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

3.6

• Seeks the views of others to identify ways to improve own performance

Reading

1.2, 2.2

• Obtains information from a range of source material

Writing

2.6

• Completes and amends workplace documentation and drawings

Oral communication

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6

• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Discusses ideas and solutions

Numeracy

1.5, 3.1

• Performs calculations and takes measurements in relation to creating special effects for scenic art
• Interprets budgets in relation to own duties

Navigate the world of work

1.4, 1.5, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5

• Follows workplace protocols and safety procedures
• Accepts responsibility for tasks making decisions about completion parameters and the need for coordination with others

Interact with others

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6

• Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals

Get the work done

1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.5, 2.6, 3.2, 3.4

• Adopts a methodical and logical approach to creating special effects for scenic art
• Plans and organises own workload
• Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable, and some less predictable, problems when creating special effects for scenic art
• Adapts approach as a result of workplace trials
• Uses standard word processing and spreadsheet applications to prepare workplace documentation
• Uses the internet as a research tool

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUASCE401 Create special effects for scenic art (Release 2)

CUASCE401 Create special effects for scenic art (Release 1)

Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.